Theft, burglaries sigficiant in city

Published 9:06 am, Friday, October 10, 2014

The police department is still making several reports in reference to thefts and burglaries.

Secure property and vehicles, and do not leave anything of value in plain sight in a vehicle.

Please report any suspicious persons or activities to the police by calling Canyon Police Department at 655-5005.

On Sept. 29 a burglary of a vehicle was reported on Bunker Pass. A camera and lenses valued at $650 were taken.

A burglary of a vehicle was reported Sept. 29 on Eagle Pass. There were assorted items taken.

Also on Sept. 29, a burglary of a vehicle was reported on Summit. The suspect took jewelry and electronics.

Officers received a complaint Sept. 29 of a possible intoxicated driver on South Ridge. Officers located the vehicle and arrested the male for driving while intoxicated.

A vandalism was reported Sept. 29 in the 1500 block of 26th Street.

On Sept. 30 an attempted burglary of a vehicle was reported in the 400 block of 7th Street.

On Oct. 2 officers stopped a vehicle in the 600 block of 23rd Street. The driver had a suspended license. He was cited and released.

Officers stopped a vehicle Oct. 2 in the 3300 block of Russell Long Boulevard. The driver was under age and had been consuming alcohol. He was cited for driving under the influence minor.

A credit card abuse was reported Oct. 2 on Jynteewood.

On Oct. 3 a mountain bike valued at $130 was reported stolen on 18th Street.

Officers made a traffic stop Oct. 3 in the 2300 block of Russell Long Boulevard. The driver and passengers were under age and had been consuming alcohol. The driver was cited for driving under the influence minor and the two passengers were cited for minor in consumption of alcohol.

A vandalism of a vehicle was reported Oct. 3 in the 1900 block of 2nd Avenue.

Officers made a traffic stop Oct. 4 in the 100 block of 23rd Street. The driver had a suspended license and he was cited and released.

A sexual assault was reported Oct. 4 at Canyon Creek apartments. The incident is under investigation.

Officers made a traffic stop Oct. 5 at Sonic. The male driver was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to Randall County jail and charged with driving while intoxicated.

A hit and run crash was reported Oct. 5 in the 1900 block of 1st Avenue.

Officers were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot Oct. 5 on suspicious persons. Officers located two males in a vehicle, and began to speak with them. Officers searched the vehicle due to the smell of marijuana. Officers located narcotics and stolen property in the vehicle. Both males were arrested for possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana and theft.

Officers responded to several crashes this week. The causes of the crashes were due to speed, following too closely, fail to yield, fail to drive in a single lane and unsafe backing. Officers also responded to two hit and run crashes.